You need a licence to put building materials on the highway. 

​Apply for a building materials licence

You must apply at least 2 weeks before the building materials are placed on the highway.

Cost

It costs £84 for a new licence which is valid for 28 days.

It costs £42 to renew an existing licence which is valid for 14 days.

If you do not remove the materials before the licence expires, we will charge you £84.

Terms and conditions

Read our terms and conditions before you apply.